Section 01: Information Security

Information Security

Information security

Definition

CIA Triad

CIA triad

Definition

Non-repudiation

Definition

Attack Classification

Passive attack

Attacks that do not directly / actively engage with the target system(s). Examples:

  • Searching google (googling)

  • Network traffic analysis

Active attack

Attacks that do directly / active engage with the target system(s). Examples:

  • Brute forcing

  • Sending malicious payloads

  • Web app spidering

Close-in attack

Attacks where the attacker is physically close to the target system.

Insider attack

Attacks where the attacker is inside of the organization / infrastructure. Examples:

  • Shoulder surfing passwords

  • Misusing privileged access

Information Warfare

Information warfare

Definition

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